As reported last week in our Global Business IP & Technology Blog, the Defend Trade Secrets Act is currently on President Obama’s desk awaiting his imminent signature. Once enacted, the new law will provide the first federal civil claim for misappropriation of trade secrets. Although the new law is monumental in several respects, at least … Continue Reading
One of the most litigated but least legislated aspects of the UK employment relationship is the concept of the trade secret. Over the years there have been many cases in senior Courts across the UK, but each is to a large extent dependant on its own facts. The key questions of exactly what is and … Continue Reading
